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Stop the Next Ethiopia-Eritrea War Before It Begins

1 month ago | martinplaut.com | Martin Plaut |Alexander Rondos |Mohamed Omer

Put simply, a war in Tigray will not stay in Tigray. By Payton Knopf, the U.S. deputy special envoy for the Horn of Africa in the Biden administration, as well as an advisor to two presidential special envoys for Sudan and to U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell, and Alexander Rondos, the EU special representative for the Horn of Africa and is now co-chair of the Red Sea Study Group at the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Frenemies tied at the hip: Eritrea & Sudan

Dec 5, 2024 | geeska.com | Mohamed Omer |Ahmed Ismail Samatar

Sudan’s army (SAF) chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who also serves as chair of the Sovereignty Council, paid a one-day visit to Eritrea on 26 November 2024. Photos released by Eritrea’s press agency showed Burhan being warmly received by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and paraded around Asmara with a large entourage. The visit is the latest indication of a growing alignment between Asmara and Khartoum.
The bitter history of tensions in the Horn of Africa

Nov 11, 2024 | martinplaut.com | Mohamed Omer |Martin Plaut

By Mohamed Kheir OmerSource: Africa Arguments October 6, 2024At the beginning of 2024, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been at war with his own people for the past five years, stirred regional tensions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. At home, he sought to win public support by selling the deal as Ethiopia’s long-sought access to the sea.
Tewolde Redda: the voice of he people’s cause

Oct 18, 2024 | geeska.com | Mohamed Omer

Author and researcher Mohamed Kheir Omer reflects on the life and work of the musician Tewolde Redda.   Tewolde Redda is one of Eritrea’s most prominent artists, renowned for his commitment to the people’s cause. His legendary song Shegey Habuni (Give Me My Torch), first performed in 1965 at Cinema Odeon, resonates as a powerful cry for freedom. Despite its metaphorical lyrics, the song has been widely interpreted as a call to regain liberty, and its relevance endures to this day.
Tewolde Redda: the voice of the people’s cause

Oct 18, 2024 | geeska.com | Mohamed Omer

Author and researcher Mohamed Kheir Omer reflects on the life and work of the musician Tewolde Redda.   Tewolde Redda is one of Eritrea’s most prominent artists, renowned for his commitment to the people’s cause. His legendary song Shegey Habuni (Give Me My Torch), first performed in 1965 at Cinema Odeon, resonates as a powerful cry for freedom. Despite its metaphorical lyrics, the song has been widely interpreted as a call to regain liberty, and its relevance endures to this day.
Skin bleaching in Somalia

Oct 16, 2024 | geeska.com | Ubah Ali |Mohamed Omer

The widespread use of skin-bleaching products among Somalis is detrimental to both individual health and our collective understanding of beauty.   In Somalia, skin bleaching has become a major part of the cosmetics industry, driven by elite business groups who import hazardous and harmful products for consumers. Since the collapse of Somalia’s central government in the early 1990s, skin bleaching has risen as a widespread phenomenon.
Ethiopia's Quest for a Seaport, Egypt and the Geopolitics of the Nile Basin

Oct 7, 2024 | allafrica.com | Mohamed Omer

Tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt go back decades and reveal a web of Cold War intrigue, clandestine diplomacy and internal meddling. With Cairo winning friends and Addis Ababa making enemies, can a regional conflagration be averted? At the beginning of 2024, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been at war with his own people for the past five years, stirred regional tensions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland.
Ethiopia’s Quest for a Seaport, Egypt and the Geopolitics of the Nile Basin

Oct 6, 2024 | znetwork.org | Mohamed Omer

At the beginning of 2024, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been at war with his own people for the past five years, stirred regional tensions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. At home, he sought to win public support by selling the deal as Ethiopia’s long-sought access to the sea. The Ethiopian government announced that the agreement involved establishing a naval base and maritime services in the Gulf of Aden.
African Arguments

Oct 6, 2024 | africanarguments.org | Mohamed Omer

At the beginning of 2024, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been at war with his own people for the past five years, stirred regional tensions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. At home, he sought to win public support by selling the deal as Ethiopia’s long-sought access to the sea. The Ethiopian government announced that the agreement involved establishing a naval base and maritime services in the Gulf of Aden.
As US presidential elections near, some Somalis turn to Trump

Oct 3, 2024 | geeska.com | Mohamed Gabobe |Mohamed Omer

As the Somali community in the US becomes more established, the formerly ironclad relationship between them and the Democrats is beginning to show signs of strain in some quarters. Trump has surprisingly been making inroads. With national elections in the US slated for this November, a new and unexpected trend is emerging: Somalis supporting Donald Trump.